Canada’s guidelines for routine breast cancer screenings will remain unchanged, despite mounting pressure from medical experts who have labelled them as “dangerous.” Speaking in Ottawa on Thursday, Health Minister Mark Holland responded, expressing that he is “concerned” and “disappointed” by the decision. He said the government is taking several actions to bridge the gap between expert recommendations and that of the task force, including extending the consultation period to 60 days minimum, to ensure there’s time to hear from all health experts to get the guidance “right.”
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